THE OPEN DOOR

A lady had been away from home in the afternoon & upon her return, discovered that she had lost the key to the door.

She thought to herself, how unfortunate! And time is pressing.

She went to three neighbors & borrowed as many keys, in the hope that one would fit. But not one of them would do.

Finally someone asked if she had tried the latch. She replied in a spiritless voice, "No, but I will." She did & found that the door had been unlocked all the time & walked in.

What a good illustration this is of the anxious soul, in his desire to approach God. He stands outside, with his mind full of doubts & fears as to his welcome.

He believes there are many things in the way before he may see the Savior, when the door is not only unlocked but stands wide open, with a cordial invitation to enter.

- Messages of Love. (moreillustrations.com)

Lord Jesus said: “Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads and I will give you rest.” (Matt 11:28 GW):

“A man can slip into hell with his hand on the door-knob of heaven.” -  Billy Sunday.